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What was the “car culture” of the 1950s?

an economy that was focused solely on the car industry

a rise in TV shows sponsored by car companies

a way of life that centered around the automobile

a rejection of consumerism and conformity

After peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam stalled, which occurred first?

The United States bombed North Vietnam.

Communist forces invaded South Vietnam.

US bombers attacked the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

US forces mined North Vietnamese harbors.

Why did the US government create the Warren Commission?

because they wanted to prevent future presidential assassinations

because Jack Ruby refused to explain why he killed Oswald

because the public questioned the details of Kennedy’s assassination

because Lee Harvey Oswald’s explanations were not believable

One post-war fact about the United States that created tension with the USSR was the United States

desired to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe.

needed to establish puppet governments in Europe.

had a democratic form of government.

desired to move away from a capitalist economy.

During the Korean War, General MacArthur was able to take the city of Inchon by

striking in an area far away from where the fighting had been concentrated.

tricking North Korea into believing he that would use nuclear weapons.

convincing China to enter the war on the side of South Korea.

launching a surprise attack from deep within North Korean territory.

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